The "Today I did something to my car" thread

TestTransmission · 09-07-2012 6:30pm

CianRyan wrote: »

Do it for those of us that can appreciate the finer side of the automotive world.

There is one out there already.

Alanstrainor · 09-07-2012 6:54pm

So, this is what the front of my car looks like now, with clear/silver side lights:

They look okay, but the silver is a bit out of place with the rest of the headlight, seeing that it's mostly black.

I'm thinking of ordering a set of these:

What think yee!?

colm_mcm · 09-07-2012 6:56pm

How much would that cost?

Alanstrainor · 09-07-2012 6:57pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

How much would that cost?

Found a pair on Fleabay for 35 quid.

BUBBLE WRAP · 09-07-2012 6:57pm

I think it would look better with the black Alan.

andyseadog · 09-07-2012 7:00pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Found a pair on Fleabay for 35 quid.

the fully tinted set look miles better.

be sure buying off fleabay that they are RHD headlamps though, i made that mistake before :rolleyes:

also found some of the less reputable companies making replacement lamps have terrible fitment. but for €35 they are well worht a gamble.

Alanstrainor · 09-07-2012 7:03pm

andyseadog wrote: »

the fully tinted set look miles better.

be sure buying off fleabay that they are RHD headlamps though, i made that mistake before :rolleyes:

also found some of the less reputable companies making replacement lamps have terrible fitment. but for €35 they are well worht a gamble.

Yeah, here's the link to the ad.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-E46-98-01-COUPE-FRONT-CRYSTAL-BLACK-INDICATORS-PAIR-/380352268546?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588ec30902#ht_1874wt_1197

The ones on it are probably cheapies too. But look okay-ish.

I'll put them on my ever growing list of things to buy/do.

I'm glad you guys agree, the more I look at mine the more ridiculous they actually look!

gollywog · 09-07-2012 7:59pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I'm thinking of ordering a set of these:

What think yee!?

Do it, they look great

MetzgerMeister · 09-07-2012 8:15pm

Yes Alan, most certainly go for it. It looks a lot better and kind of makes the whole thing look like one unit.

Sheeps · 09-07-2012 11:57pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

So, this is what the front of my car looks like now, with clear/silver side lights:

They look okay, but the silver is a bit out of place with the rest of the headlight, seeing that it's mostly black.

I'm thinking of ordering a set of these:

What think yee!?

I'm thinking of doing the same. I think it gives the car a newer look about it. Coupled with projectors you can knock about 2 or 3 years off how old the car looks.

The smoked white indicators like fine too though!

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 12:08am

Sheeps wrote: »

I'm thinking of doing the same. I think it gives the car a newer look about it. Coupled with projectors you can knock about 2 or 3 years off how old the car looks.

The smoked white indicators like fine too though!

Wellllllllllllllllllll i just bought them...now I hope Ulster bank sort their shite out so I get paid in the next while!

I have the clear side lamps and silver bulbs all round. I think it'll look great with the black indicator lamps up front. Can't wait.

This car is coming along nicely:D;)

10-07-2012 12:10am

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Wellllllllllllllllllll i just bought them...........

As said, they'll be a nice touch. Seem very decent value too.

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 12:14am

RoverJames wrote: »

As said, they'll be a nice touch. Seem very decent value too.

Cheers James, I hope they work out. As I'm sure you all know at this stage, I'll be posting pics when they arrive

Sheeps · 10-07-2012 8:23am

Very interested in the result as I'll probably buy the same set.

retrohead · 10-07-2012 11:09am

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 2:19pm

Spacers time...

20mm each side, starting to think they might rub :eek:

Before:

Extended bolts vs normal

Spacers

After:

Only got one done so far, started pissing outside >.<

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 2:28pm

Jaysis...and my car is lower than yours

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 2:37pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Didn't Nissan Doc say that he had seen a load of E46`s had broken rear springs and people were driving around unaware?

He's right too, but Alan has a H&R Cupkit installed, 55 / 35 drop F/R

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 3:16pm

The more I look at this the more I hope it'll be fine... :eek:

Big Nasty · 10-07-2012 3:21pm

Dirt of your car - wait 'til MetzgerMeister sees that! :eek::eek::eek:

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 3:22pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Dirt of your car - wait 'til MetzgerMeister sees that! :eek::eek::eek:

Unlike him I actually drive my car

~700 miles this week alone, and it's been about 2 weeks since the car got washed!

Big Nasty · 10-07-2012 3:29pm

challengemaster wrote: »

Unlike him I actually drive my car

~700 miles this week alone, and it's been about 2 weeks since the car got washed!

This week? As in yesterday and today!?!:eek::eek::eek:

conzy · 10-07-2012 3:30pm

The style 194s on my car protruded a little further than that I think. You will be fine 95% of the time. The real test is when you have two salad dodgers in the back.

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 3:33pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

This week? As in yesterday and today!?!:eek::eek::eek:

Blah, summer has my head mixed up, I still thought it was the weekend :pac:

Last week so

Conzy - good thing mine is a coupe, feck all reason for anyone to actually be in the back

MetzgerMeister · 10-07-2012 3:35pm

I do drive my car you toolbox but I also bother my arse to keep it clean unlike some lazy moate muppets!!

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 3:58pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I do drive my car you toolbox but I also bother my arse to keep it clean unlike some lazy moate muppets!!

You'd be doing well to find a day to clean it in the last while!

MetzgerMeister · 10-07-2012 4:27pm

challengemaster wrote: »

You'd be doing well to find a day to clean it in the last while!

Where there's a will there's a Karcher

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 4:51pm

And done...

These don't really show off how much it's improved, but it looks awesome

before:

After:

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 6:03pm

Damn it challengemaster, mine will go on this evening...

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 6:52pm

I don't think it's giving any issues so far, so happy days

Looks much meaner, more M3 like in terms of stance

Also a lad in McD's started chatting to me about the car when I pulled up at the drive-thru.... haha.

eringobragh · 10-07-2012 7:12pm

Finally got around to checking the drivers side sill...as suspected not much there as the foam came out cleat

Treated the small rust spot with Hammerite Kurust

Bilt Hamber Dynax S50 Cavity Wax to the rescue

Only way to see into the cavity is with a digital camera..looks a mess but thats the way it supposed to!

Panels still out till the fumes go...took a day or 2 when the passenger side was done.

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 7:29pm

Feck lock nuts, can't get the bloody things off:mad:

MugMugs · 10-07-2012 7:43pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Feck lock nuts, can't get the bloody things off:mad:

Easier when you use the key

eringobragh · 10-07-2012 7:52pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Feck lock nuts, can't get the bloody things off:mad:

Have you a breaker bar?

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 8:09pm

Antares wrote: »

Easier when you use the key

Shut it you:p

eringobragh wrote: »

Have you a breaker bar?

No I don't...I'll have to go out and get someone to take them off for me, and actually replace them.

Tbh, these spacers wont fit, I just wanted to see what they'd look like:( Car's too low!

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 8:11pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Shut it you:p

No I don't...I'll have to go out and get someone to take them off for me, and actually replace them.

Ah they don't need replacing - it's usually some ape who over tightened them by a mile when putting them on last. They only need to be 125nm torque or thereabouts.

I actually broke a breaker bar trying to get the bolts loose on the ma's car they were on so tight.

MetzgerMeister · 10-07-2012 8:12pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Shut it you:p

No I don't...I'll have to go out and get someone to take them off for me, and actually replace them.

Tbh, these spacers wont fit, I just wanted to see what they'd look like:( Car's too low!

If they fit diesel boy's range, they'll fit your car!

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 8:16pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If they fit diesel boy's range, they'll fit your car!

Trouble is...that my car is considerably lower than diesel boys!

MetzgerMeister · 10-07-2012 8:24pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Trouble is...that my car is considerably lower than diesel boys!

That would make sense since it's a petrol and real cars usually come from the factory lower don't they?? :pac:

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 8:32pm

Lads, I presume the best place to go to get these feckers removed, and normal non lock nuts would be a dealer? Or would anyone have those bolts?

Pictures of ze problem:

http://imgur.com/qw50C,ksbTD,enZ37,2TeWN,OD9de#2

bmstuff · 10-07-2012 8:42pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Lads, I presume the best place to go to get these feckers removed, and normal non lock nuts would be a dealer? Or would anyone have those bolts?

Pictures of ze problem:

http://imgur.com/qw50C,ksbTD,enZ37,2TeWN,OD9de#2

Sorry you want to remove normal lock or OEM anti theft lock?
If the later, yep dealer have kits of anti theft bolts.

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 8:46pm

bmstuff wrote: »

Sorry you want to remove normal lock or OEM anti theft lock?
If the later, yep dealer have kits of anti theft bolts.

The lock nut in the pictures above. Problem is that they're on too tight, I have the adapter, but applying enough pressure with the crappy adapter + wrench in the boot just isn't working. Want to replace shiiittee lock nuts with just standard ones.

tossy · 10-07-2012 8:49pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The lock nut in the pictures above. Problem is that they're on too tight, I have the adapter, but applying enough pressure with the crappy adapter + wrench in the boot just isn't working. Want to replace shiiittee lock nuts with just standard ones.

get a long hollow metal bar and put it over the end of your wheel brace,more leverage equals more torque i.e more turning power.

bmstuff · 10-07-2012 8:49pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The lock nut in the pictures above. Problem is that they're on too tight, I have the adapter, but applying enough pressure with the crappy adapter + wrench in the boot just isn't working. Want to replace shiiittee lock nuts with just standard ones.

Yeah ok. If you are stuck I can give you a hand now if you want.
Just ping me.

Alanstrainor · 10-07-2012 8:51pm

tossy wrote: »

get a long hollow metal bar and put it over the end of your wheel brace,more leverage equals more torque i.e more turning power.

This I know.

The problem is though, that the lock nut adapter doesn't sit flush on the surface, picture 3 above shows how it leans down almost when you apply any force. I fear I'll strip the ****ty adapter before getting it off

challengemaster · 10-07-2012 8:51pm

tossy wrote: »

get a long hollow metal bar and put it over the end of your wheel brace,more leverage equals more torque i.e more turning power.

It's not the fact he doesn't have enough leverage, it's that the lock nuts aren't OEM and are shearing away

Decent set of easy outs and a drill is what he needs

dgt · 10-07-2012 8:51pm

Juuuuuuust another day up here :pac:

Halfway out

Where can I go with this big ol unit...

crazygeryy · 10-07-2012 8:55pm

I sold it.

kearney13 · 10-07-2012 9:15pm

Ordered oil, fuel, air, pollen filter, 10w40 oil, coolant, brake pads, reverse light switch, wheel brace, grease cap for tow bar, aero wipers, dash lights abd alternator belt all for 120 quid

for a tdi caddy doing a major service

Also did a mr muscle oven cleaner job on the turbo can't recommend this enough for any vag group tdi's that have a limp mode problem

MetzgerMeister · 10-07-2012 10:08pm

kearney13 wrote: »

OAlso did a mr muscle oven cleaner job on the turbo can't recommend this enough for any vag group tdi's that have a limp mode problem

...or for anyone with a turbo, EGR valve and pipe

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